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BROKEN UGC NEEDS REFORM. BUT THE NEW HIGHER EDUCATION BILL IS NOT THE ANSWER Why in the News? A former member of the University Grants Commission has supported its proposed abolition under the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhiniyam (VBSA) Bill. The UGC has been described as broken, dysfunctional, and counterproductive in regulating higher education. The move …
Read MoreJudicial Transparency vs Institutional Authority: Lessons from the NCERT Textbook Ban Syllabus: GS – 2 – Judicial Transparency , Education Focus : The issue highlights tensions between judicial accountability and freedom of expression in India. The Supreme Court’s ban on an NCERT textbook raises concerns about judicial overreach, transparency, and public trust. It underlines the …
Read MoreWHY THE AFFILIATION SYSTEM IS OUTDATED Syllabus: GS 3: Issues related to development of social sector Education sector Why in the News? The National Education Policy (NEP), 2020 proposes phasing out India’s college affiliation system over 15 years through graded autonomy, aiming to transform affiliated colleges into autonomous degree-granting institutions. This marks a major reform …
Read MoreSupreme Court Flags Crisis in India’s Higher Education Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India, invoking Article 142, issued sweeping directions to reform higher education governance, mandate time-bound faculty recruitment, address rising student suicides, and strengthen mental health support amid concerns over rapid expansion under NEP 2020. The Court’s decision also touched upon …
Read MoreVBSA Bill Risks Widening Inequalities In Higher Education Syllabus: GS-2: Education , Welfare Schemes , Issues Related to Children , Human Resource , Skill Development , Government Policies & Interventions Why in the News ? The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan (VBSA) Bill, 2025, introduced in Parliament, proposes replacing the UGC, AICTE and NCTE with a …
Read MoreDraft Indian Statistical Institute Bill Open for Feedback Why in the News ? The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has extended the deadline for public feedback on the draft Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Bill, 2025, which seeks to transform ISI from a registered society into a statutory body to strengthen its autonomy and …
Read MoreKerala Tables Bill to Strengthen Malayalam Language Rights and Legal Framework Why in the News ? The Kerala government has introduced the Malayalam Language Bill, 2025 in the Assembly to make Malayalam the sole official language, protect linguistic minorities’ rights, and promote language conservation, education, and cultural heritage, while addressing previous legal and procedural objections. …
Read MoreThis chart compares education spending as a percentage of GDP in the US, China, Germany, Japan, and India for 2024–25. Analyze how India’s investment in education aligns with global benchmarks for inclusive and equitable development.
Read MoreSC to Review RTE Exemption for Minority Schools Why in the News ? The Supreme Court referred to a larger bench the question of whether minority-run educational institutions should be exempted from the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, revisiting its 2014 Pramati Educational Trust ruling that granted them blanket exemption. Background – The 2014 …
Read MoreUttarakhand Clears Bill for Minority Educational Institutions Why in News ? The Uttarakhand Cabinet has approved the Minority Educational Institutions Bill, 2025, set to be introduced in the Assembly session beginning August 19. The Bill extends benefits to Sikh, Jain, Christian, Buddhist, and Parsi institutions, beyond those granted earlier to Muslim institutions. Key Features of …
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